Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in our joints gradually worn off. This causes the bones over ...

About two-thirds of us have been infected with the HSV-1 virus. It usually comes via well-meaning kisses from relatives or romantic partners. So why do only an unlucky few get cold sores? The answer may ...

Swimmer's ear, outer ear infection or otitis externais an infection in the outer ear canal. It's often brought on by water that remains in your ear after swimming, creating a moist environment that aids bacterial growth. Putting fingers, cotton ...

Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon) when naturally weak places in your colon give way under pressure ...

When we take food rich in purines, a natural substance in certain food such as bacon, codfish and alcohol etc (see below), our body breaks it down and turns it into uric acid. Normally, uric acid passes through our kidneys ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition where the pressure of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it causes health problems, such as heart disease. It is one of the most important causes of premature ...

Chlamydia remains one of the commonest sexual transmitted disease in Singapore. It can affect both men and women. World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that annually 131 million new cases occur worldwide, the majority of which remain asymptomatic.